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How to get fromCape Town to Cotonouby plane, bus, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cape Town to Cotonou by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Lagos, bus

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    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane CPT - LOS
    2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus bus
    12h 14m
    $325–617

  2. Drive 6,866.4 km

    1. Drive from Cape Town to Cotonoucar car 6,866.4 km
    4d 4h
    $958–1,384

  3. Fly to Kotoka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane plane CPT - ACC
    2. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus bus
    16h 27m
    $527–836

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Lagos (LOS) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$322Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 4,929.7 km
  • Duration: 12h 14m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Cotonou, Benin?

There is no direct connection from Cape Town to Cotonou. However, you can take the taxi to Capetown-Airport-CPT airport, fly to Lagos (LOS), take the taxi to Maza Maza, then take the bus to Cotonou. Alternatively, you can drive from Cape Town to Cotonou in around 4d 4h.

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